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January 16, 2008

The Latest on Home Security

Home security is usually one of those things that everyone knows they need to think about but nobody wants to spend the time to figure out what to do. We can always procrastinate it with a feeling that it will not happen to us so why hurry. Unfortunately, that is exactly what most burglars are waiting for...the unsuspecting home owner who is too busy with life to worry about security. The city of Minnetonka and the cities police department gave a great list of ways to improve security in their January newsletter. Check out highlights from the list below or go to www.eminnetonka.com and check out the full list! The city is also offering free security inspections to Minnetonka residents to identify areas that need improvement. Call Nicole Nelson for an appointment at 952-939-8546.

Landscaping

1) Make sure your house number is visible at all times

2) Burglars love privacy, so consider a chain link or wrought iron fencing and make sure to trim bushes to at least six inches from windows and doors.

Locks

1) Use Deadbolts but make sure that there is not a window nearby that could be broken and the door unlocked from the inside. Check out www.eminnetonka.com for advice on the best types of locks!

Lighting

1) Motion detecting lights are very effective and save energy rather than having exterior lights on for extending periods of time.

2) Interior lights on timers give you the ability to have lights come on when no one is home. This gives the appearance that someone is at home and deters the burglar.

Hopefully this list will come in handy and provide some guidance on home security.

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The Latest on Home Security

Home security is usually one of those things that everyone knows they need to think about but nobody wants to spend the time to figure out what to do. We can always procrastinate it with a feeling that it will not happen to us so why hurry. Unfortunately, that is exactly what most burglars are waiting for...the unsuspecting home owner who is too busy with life to worry about security. The city of Minnetonka and the cities police department gave a great list of ways to improve security in their January newsletter. Check out highlights from the list below or go to www.eminnetonka.com and check out the full list! The city is also offering free security inspections to Minnetonka residents to identify areas that need improvement. Call Nicole Nelson for an appointment at 952-939-8546.

Landscaping

1) Make sure your house number is visible at all times

2) Burglars love privacy, so consider a chain link or wrought iron fencing and make sure to trim bushes to at least six inches from windows and doors.

Locks

1) Use Deadbolts but make sure that there is not a window nearby that could be broken and the door unlocked from the inside. Check out www.eminnetonka.com for advice on the best types of locks!

Lighting

1) Motion detecting lights are very effective and save energy rather than having exterior lights on for extending periods of time.

2) Interior lights on timers give you the ability to have lights come on when no one is home. This gives the appearance that someone is at home and deters the burglar.

Hopefully this list will come in handy and provide some guidance on home security.